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Greek PM Mitsotakis offers rare nod to Ataturk in Turkey amid maritime row

In a rare reference to Ataturk, a divisive figure in Greece, the Greek premier reaffirmed his commitment to dialogue. 

12.02.2026 30

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Erdogan taps Istanbul prosecutor as justice minister in cabinet reshuffle

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday appointed Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akin Gurlek, who has been overseeing the ongoing...

11.02.2026 30

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia ink deal for production of Gokbey helicopters

The deal comes amid advanced talks on Riyadh joining Ankara’s KAAN fighter jet program.

11.02.2026 5

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Fidan: Iran nuclear breakout could drag Turkey into regional arms race

The top Turkish diplomat said an Iranian nuclear breakout could push Ankara into a nuclear race but declined to say whether Turkey would pursue its...

10.02.2026 4

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Prince William to begin Saudi Arabia visit overshadowed by Epstein scandal

Britain's Prince William will begin Monday his first official visit to Saudi Arabia, aimed at deepening economic cooperation but already overshadowed...

09.02.2026 10

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Sudanese nomads trapped as war fuels banditry and ethnic splits

By Eltayeb SiddigNEAR AL-OBEID, Sudan, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Gubara al-Basheer and his family used to traverse Sudan's desert with their camels and ...

09.02.2026 10

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Arms production to air defense: Inside $350M Egypt-Turkey military pact

Ankara and Cairo's military framework agreement goes beyond arms sales, reflecting a gradual strategic convergence that includes intelligence sharing...

09.02.2026 8

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Turkey arrests two over alleged Mossad espionage ties: What to know

Prosecutors accuse the suspects of providing intelligence for more than a decade, including technical data on communications equipment and...

06.02.2026 7

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Exclusive-US shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier, official says

Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. military shot down on Tuesday an Iranian drone that approached the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea, a...

03.02.2026 9

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Iraq's Maliki says he would welcome decision to replace him as PM candidate

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Iraq's former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, nominated by a powerful alliance of Shi'ite political parties to return to the...

03.02.2026 7

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Turkey determined to take relations with Saudi Arabia to higher level, Erdogan tells crown prince

ANKARA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan met Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Tuesday and told him...

03.02.2026 9

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Iranian boats approach US-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz, maritime sources say

DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A group of Iranian gunboats approached a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz north of Oman, maritime sources and a...

03.02.2026 10

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Iran seeks nuclear-only US talks, to drop Turkey as host: Source

Iran’s push for a bilateral, nuclear-only format and a possible shift to Oman has frustrated mediators.

03.02.2026 9

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Turkey emerges as possible host for US-Iran talks: What to know

Turkey is moving to host potential US-Iran talks as Ankara intensifies mediation efforts amid mounting concerns over the fallout of a possible US...

02.02.2026 8

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Araghchi visits Turkey as Ankara steps up diplomacy in Iran-US standoff

Talks between the top Turkish and Iranian diplomats further clarified red lines but fell short of de-escalation.

30.01.2026 10

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Turkey arrests 6 in alleged Iran IRGC spy plot involving armed drones

Turkish authorities arrested six people accused of spying for Tehran, as Ankara works on plans to contain security risks and refugee fallout from...

28.01.2026 9

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Turkey's Fidan to visit UAE as Iran unrest, Gulf tensions intensify

The top Turkish diplomat’s UAE visit coincides with heightened Gaza diplomacy, growing tensions between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi, and escalating unrest...

14.01.2026 10

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Reza Pahlavi: Iran's ex-crown prince dreaming of homecoming

Reza Pahlavi, who as a boy was groomed to be the next shah of imperial Iran but has spent nearly five decades in exile, has emerged as a rallying...

12.01.2026 8

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Turkey warns against foreign intervention in Iran as Trump mulls options

Ankara is wary of the consequences of potential US strikes on Iran, warning they could trigger wider regional instability.

12.01.2026 5

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Turkey's Fidan says Israel ties harden SDF stance as Syria clashes grow

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Thursday blamed the Syrian Democratic Forces’ ties with Israel for what he cast as the group's...

08.01.2026 6

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Erdogan denies Turkey informed of US exile offer for Maduro prior to capture

While denying knowledge of a US exile plan for Nicolas Maduro, the Turkish president has been reluctant to directly criticize Washington over...

07.01.2026 5

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Trump-Erdogan ties pay off for Turkey in 2025 as Ankara pushes for F-35s

Leader-level diplomacy between Ankara and Washington produced selective gains but failed to break the deadlock over defense sanctions imposed for...

31.12.2025 20

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Somalia’s president heads to Turkey as Israel’s Somaliland recognition rattles region

The Somali leader’s visit comes amid a heightened Turkish-Israeli rivalry, fueled by Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, in the region and beyond.

29.12.2025 8

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Jet carrying Libyan army chief crashes after departing Ankara

The jet lost contact after departing Ankara, with Turkish authorities launching search and rescue efforts.

23.12.2025 5

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US 'not satisfied' with M23 withdrawal from Congo town, official says

Dec 23 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is not satisfied with the Rwanda-backed M23's withdrawal from a strategic town in eastern Congo, a senior...

23.12.2025 8

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Two CMA CGM vessels navigate the Suez Canal in sign of easing tension

CAIRO, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Two vessels from CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping line, have travelled through the Suez Canal, the...

23.12.2025 4

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Two men found guilty of UK plot to kill hundreds of Jews as IS fears grow

By Sam Tobin and Andy BruceLONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Two men were found guilty on Tuesday of plotting to kill hundreds in an Islamic State-inspired...

23.12.2025 4

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Europe’s top court moves to fast-track Turkish philanthropist Osman Kavala's case: What to know

The new move is expected to speed up review of Osman Kavala’s continued imprisonment and Turkey’s repeated failures to release him. 

23.12.2025 6

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Facing Israeli pushback, Turkey recalibrates public messaging on Gaza force

Turkey’s top diplomat has suggested that being part of the Gaza stabilization force is not Ankara’s priority.

19.12.2025 6

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Turkey rebuffs air-defense criticism after drone shot down near Ankara

The incident near the capital has sparked debate over response and raised questions over Turkey’s defense capabilities. 

18.12.2025 5

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Turkey launches probe into HBO series citing ‘moral’ values: What to know

The probe into the TV series has fueled debate over censorship and artistic freedom in the country. 

16.12.2025 20

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Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed, in blow to Israeli policy

By Maayan Lubell and Nidal al-MughrabiJERUSALEM/CAIRO Dec 4 (Reuters) - The head of an armed Palestinian faction that opposes Hamas in Gaza has been ...

05.12.2025 6

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Ankara: Jailed PKK chief favors unitary Syria, no separate Kurdish defense force

The militant leader called for “police-like” security units in Syrian Democratic Forces areas during his landmark meeting with a Turkish...

05.12.2025 6

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Turkey’s spy chief holds talks in Egypt over trapped Hamas militants

Turkey’s spy chief met with Qatari, Egyptian officials as the Gaza ceasefire process stalls over Hamas fighters trapped in tunnels.

26.11.2025 7

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Turkey secures COP31 climate summit after compromise with Australia: What to know

The agreement follows a two-year diplomatic tug-of-war between Ankara and Canberra to host the global event.

20.11.2025 6

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Erdogan’s top ally Bahceli slams foot-dragging on meeting with PKK leader

The nationalist leader criticized the parliamentary committee for dragging its feet on a meeting with the jailed PKK leader, as Turkey’s president...

19.11.2025 10

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Turkey's Fidan says Hamas 'ready' to cede Gaza control amid Trump’s ceasefire push

The message was conveyed to the Turkish side during talks between Ankara and the militant group, a source told Al-Monitor.

03.11.2025 7

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Iran's Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel

DUBAI (Reuters) -Cooperation between Iran and the United States is not possible as long as Washington continues to support Israel and to maintain...

03.11.2025 9

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Turkey, Iraq sign oil-for-water deal: What to know

The landmark deal between Ankara and Baghdad sets out a finance mechanism to direct Iraqi oil proceeds into Turkish-built water infrastructure.

03.11.2025 9

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Turkey seeks to bolster Eastern Med foothold in new Libya energy talks

The talks between the Turkish ambassador in Libya and the Tripoli government’s energy minister come as Turkey seeks to reduce dependence on...

28.10.2025 8

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Rubio seeks quick deployment of international Gaza force

Top US diplomat Marco Rubio voiced hope Friday of soon putting together an international force to police the ceasefire in Gaza, as Palestinian...

24.10.2025 6

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Turkey's main opposition survives court challenge amid legal crackdown 

The court ruling ended months of political uncertainty over the Republican People’s Party's leadership, fueling concerns over...

24.10.2025 7

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Turkey readies Gaza rescue crews pending final dispatch decision

The dispatch of Turkish search and rescue crews remains pending coordination with other countries and final approval in Ankara.

15.10.2025 6

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Turkey wants PKK leader Ocalan to sway Kurdish-led SDF on joining Syria army

Ankara seeks to leverage peace talks with PKK while renewing threats against the SDF.

07.10.2025 8

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Iran defense chief visits Turkey to boost military ties: What to know

The Iranian defense chief met with his Turkish counterpart as Tehran seeks to enhance its defense ties with Ankara.

02.10.2025 6

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Turkey evacuates passengers as Gaza aid flotilla vessel malfunctions

Ankara has yet to publicly pledge direct support for the flotilla’s mission amid Israeli warnings despite increasing calls from Turkish...

29.09.2025 8

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Turkish, Armenian envoys to meet Wednesday amid renewed peace push

The sixth round of Turkish-Armenian normalization talks will follow the Washington peace summit between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which is expected to...

08.09.2025 7

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Morocco earthquake survivors protest to demand housing aid

Survivors of Morocco's 2023 earthquake that killed nearly 3,000 people rallied in Rabat on Monday, demanding their houses be rebuilt as part of the...

08.09.2025 6

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Swiss medics start hunger protest over Gaza outside parliament

By Emma Farge and Cecile MantovaniBERN (Reuters) -Swiss medics began a hunger protest outside parliament on Monday over the war in Gaza, pressing Bern...

08.09.2025 8

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Turkish police storm CHP's Istanbul office as clashes erupt with lawmakers

Scuffles have erupted inside and outside the CHP’s Istanbul headquarters following last week’s dismissal of the party’s provincial head and 10...

08.09.2025 7

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